Betty Andreasson Abduction
Betty Andreasson reported being taken aboard a UFO by small grey beings while her family was placed in suspended animation. Her detailed account, recovered through hypnosis, became a classic abduction case.
The Betty Andreasson Abduction
On January 25, 1967, Betty Andreasson of South Ashburnham, Massachusetts reportedly experienced one of the most detailed and lengthy alien abduction encounters on record. Her account, recovered through hypnotic regression beginning in 1977, revealed an extraordinary experience involving small grey beings and a journey aboard their craft.
The Witness
Betty Andreasson:
- Devout Christian
- Mother of seven
- 30 years old
- No UFO interest prior
- Consistent account
The Evening
January 25, 1967:
- Lights flickered
- Bright light outside
- Family present
- Power seemed affected
- Strange atmosphere
The Beings
Through the door came:
- Small entities
- Four feet tall
- Grey skin
- Large heads
- Large wrap-around eyes
The Family
During the encounter:
- Family placed in stasis
- Frozen in place
- Unable to move
- Time manipulation
- Only Betty taken
The Examination
Betty reported:
- Taken outside
- Aboard craft
- Medical procedures
- Strange instruments
- Communication telepathic
The Leader
One being called Quazgaa:
- Led the group
- Communicated with Betty
- Peaceful intentions expressed
- Spiritual messages
- Complex interaction
The Journey
Betty described:
- Travel through realms
- Strange environments
- Light beings
- Spiritual experience
- Religious overtones
The Recovery
Memories emerged:
- Through hypnotic regression
- Starting 1977
- Multiple sessions
- Consistent details
- Extensive documentation
The Investigation
Dr. J. Allen Hynek involved:
- Polygraph administered
- Betty passed
- Character witnesses
- No motive found
- Genuine experience suggested
The Book
“The Andreasson Affair”:
- Raymond Fowler authored
- 1979 publication
- Detailed account
- Multiple volumes followed
- Case documented
Physical Evidence
Betty reported:
- Scoop mark left
- On her body
- Subsequent examinations
- Anomalies found
- Typical of abductees
Subsequent Experiences
Betty later reported:
- Multiple encounters
- Ongoing contact
- Husband Bob Luca
- Also experienced events
- Lifetime pattern
Significance
The Andreasson case is significant for:
- Extreme detail
- Religious elements
- Hypnotic regression documentation
- Family involvement
- Extended investigation
Legacy
The Betty Andreasson abduction became one of the most thoroughly documented cases in abduction research. The spiritual elements, the detailed hypnotic sessions, and the ongoing investigations make it a unique and influential case.